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Best OBD Bypass for MagneRide & ARC (Simple Guide for Getting Rid of Suspension Warnings)
Best OBD Bypass for MagneRide & ARC (Simple Guide for Getting Rid of Suspension Warnings)
If you are dealing with MagneRide or ARC warnings after replacing or upgrading your suspension, this guide breaks down how OBD bypass modules work, how they compare to resistor kits,... Read more...
Troubleshooting Service Suspension messages after installing the OBD/SS Elite or Carbon on 2021-2024 GM SUVs
Troubleshooting Service Suspension messages after installing the OBD/SS Elite or Carbon on 2021-2024 GM SUVs
Installed an OBDSS Elite or Carbon and still seeing a Service Suspension message? Learn how to identify non-shock DTCs, read SCM codes correctly, and fix the real underlying issue. Read more...
Vehicles Equipped with Magnetic Ride Control (MagneRide) or Adaptive Ride Control
Vehicles Equipped with Magnetic Ride Control (MagneRide) or Adaptive Ride Control
A complete, easy-to-read list of vehicles that came standard with or offered Magnetic Ride Control (MagneRide) or Adaptive Ride Control. Includes GM and Ford. Read more...
Magnetic Ride Control, MagneRide, and Adaptive Ride Control: A Practical Guide for GM and Ford Owners
Magnetic Ride Control, MagneRide, and Adaptive Ride Control: A Practical Guide for GM and Ford Owners
A clear explanation of Magnetic Ride Control, MagneRide, and Adaptive Ride Control, plus when GM and Ford owners should consider using a ShockSims bypass module instead of replacing costly factory... Read more...
Best Suspension Deals for MagneRide & Active-Suspension Vehicles — Black Friday / Cyber Monday 2025
Best Suspension Deals for MagneRide & Active-Suspension Vehicles — Black Friday / Cyber Monday 2025
Looking for deals on shocks and struts for MagneRide or active-suspension vehicles? Here’s your 2025 guide: what to buy, how to save smart, and how ShockSims ensures your system works... Read more...
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Cost‑Effective MagneRide Repair: OEM vs. Aftermarket and Bypass Modules
Replacing MagneRide or ARC shocks at the dealer can cost thousands. Learn how ShockSims OBD/SS modules provide a plug-and-play, cost-effective alternative to OEM adaptive suspension repairs. Read more...
Why MagneRide and Adaptive Ride Control (ARC) Fail and How to Spot the Signs Early
Why MagneRide and Adaptive Ride Control (ARC) Fail and How to Spot the Signs Early
Early signs of MagneRide/ARC failure, what the warnings mean, and cost-saving repair or bypass options for GM trucks and SUVs. Read more...
ShockSims OBD/SS module with MagneRide and ARC delete kit components for GM suspension systems
What Is a MagneRide or ARC Delete Kit? Understanding ShockSims OBD/SS Modules
Understand how ShockSims OBD/SS modules let you remove GM MagneRide or ARC systems without warnings or limp mode. Read more...
Why Choose ShockSims: The Original OBD Module Bypass Creators for MagneRide & ARC
Why Choose ShockSims: The Original OBD Module Bypass Creators for MagneRide & ARC
We invented the OBD-based MagneRide/ARC bypass. Learn why ShockSims’s US-built modules, veteran engineering, and S.W.E.A.T core values make us the trusted choice. Read more...